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Photo contest winner, Sept. 14 edition

Photo contest winner, Sept. 14 edition

The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 13

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 13

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo and video of the day. The Hopkinton Cultural Council hosted the unveiling of the latest additions to the...

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HHS boys soccer looks to maximize its talent

HHS boys soccer looks to maximize its talent

Hopkinton High School’s boys soccer team has a deep roster returning in 2022, and coach Garrett Sawyer is hoping the combination of skill and experience will help the team build on a strong campaign last fall. “I did lose some key starters and strong players from last...

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Senior Snippets, Sept. 14 edition

Senior Snippets, Sept. 14 edition

The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...

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Library Corner, Sept. 14 edition

Library Corner, Sept. 14 edition

For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Book Sale Friday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday,...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 12

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 12

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo and video of the day. As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, due to electrical conduit work on...

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Letter to the Editor: Game over for forest

Game's up, no new season. We did not get the support when we needed it. We grieve for our irretrievable loss at 71 Frankland Road. A deep, dark historic forest with hundred-year-old trees, cart path-derived trails, peaceful communities of raptors, turtles, deer driven...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 9

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 9

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo and video of the day. The Hopkinton Fire Department shared a photo of a "serious" two-car collision that occurred...

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Michael Dwyer, 73

Michael Dwyer, 73

Michael John Dwyer, 73, of Millis died Aug. 29 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital due to complications from Waldenström Macroglobulinemia (WM), a very rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that he courageously fought the last couple of years. Michael was born in Marlborough,...

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Sharon Ellis, 70

Sharon Ellis, 70

Sharon Williams Ellis, 70, of Stoney Brook Road, Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Aug. 17. Sharon was born on Sept. 21, 1951, in Sacramento, California, into a large and loving extended family. After graduating from St. Francis High School in 1969, she went on to...

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Cars collide at West Main, School Street

Cars collide at West Main, School Street

The Hopkinton Fire Department shared a photo of a car accident that occurred Thursday afternoon at the intersection of West Main Street and School Street. The HFD Twitter page indicated it was a "serious" motor vehicle crash. Details on the drivers' conditions were...

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